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Other common names skimmia 'Rubella'
Synonyms Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' Skimmia rubella
Skimmia reevesiana var. rubella
Family Rutaceae
Genus Skimmia are compact evergreen shrubs with simple, aromatic leaves and terminal panicles of small white or yellowish flowers followed, on fertilised female plants, by shiny red berries; most have male and female flowers on separate plants
Details 'Rubella' is a small, bushy evergreen shrub with dark green, elliptic leaves to 10cm long. Panicles of red buds, showy in late winter, open to fragrant white flowers in early spring
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow on a good neutral to acid soil with added humus (from leaf mould or well-rotted manure). They will also tolerate a chalky soil that has been improved with well-rotted organic matter. Avoid full sun which can cause yellowing of the leaves
Propagation Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 8 if necessary
Pests Prone to scale insects
Diseases Generally trouble free
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